Werner, Vasilie announce engagement

Bethany Werner of West Allis Wis., and Michael R. Vasilie of Soldotna plan to be married in an afternoon ceremony Saturday, July 14, 2007, in Milwaukee, Wis.

The bride to be is the daughter of James Werner of Palatine, Ill., and Joan Werner of West Allis. She is a 2001 graduate of Nathan Hale High School in West Allis and in 2005 received her bachelor of arts degree in education from Concordia University in River Forest, Ill. Bethany is employed as a second-grade teacher at St. Paul Lutheran Church School in Melrose Park, Ill..

The future groom is the son of Beth Courtney and Fred Vasilie of Soldotna. He is a 2003 graduate of Soldotna High School and in 2007 received his bachelor of arts degree in music education at Concordia University in River Forest, Ill. Michael is employed as a tour manager at Concordia University.